4BC Mornings

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4BC Mornings episodes

  • The death of the handshake? Why this ancient greeting is still crucial in modern business

    Body language expert Jordana Borensztajn joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings and explained how our subconscious physical cues, like posture and eye contact, often speak louder than words in business and politics.

    She broke down the dos and don'ts of modern professional greetings, cautioning against inappropriate hugs and explaining how to execute the perfect, confident handshake.

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    12 min
  • What is causing the massive spike in plumbing costs across Queensland?

    Queensland plumbers are grappling with soaring material costs, with PVC pipe prices jumping up to 55% due to Middle East supply chain disruptions and panic buying.

    As a result, consumers face significantly higher bills for renovations and maintenance while contractors struggle to absorb the massive losses on existing fixed-price jobs.

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    6 min
  • How a divided conservative base is handing Labor a free pass

    Despite climbing power bills and a biting cost-of-living crisis, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's poll numbers are surprisingly edging higher.

    Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings argued that Labor’s success is a "holding pattern" driven by a splintered conservative opposition and favourable media coverage, rather than by genuine voter enthusiasm.

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    5 min
  • 38km before breakfast: Why Roby Curtis is pushing his limits for South East Queensland's homeless

    Emmanuel City Mission founder Roby Curtis is walking 2,500km in just 60 days, travelling from South Brisbane to Alice Springs to combat homelessness in South East Queensland.

    Roby joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings live from the road to discuss his incredible morning pace, the emotional toll of leaving his seven children, and how listeners can help him reach his $1 million goal.

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    4 min
  • How the push for a "quick win" in Iran is backfiring on the US

    As the US-Iran ceasefire nears its Wednesday expiration, escalating maritime hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz have cast heavy doubt on future peace talks.

    Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain how shifting US goalposts and power struggles are stalling negotiations and driving up global petrol prices.

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    7 min
  • The death of the graveyard: Why 75% of Aussies are ditching $20K burials for cremation

    New research reveals that three-quarters of Australians are turning their backs on traditional burials due to skyrocketing costs and changing preferences.

    Reterniti founder Peter Russell explained to Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings why cremations, ash scattering, and alternative memorials are becoming the new norm.

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    6 min
  • Why victims are slamming the justice system after an axe attacker’s light sentence

    A Loganlea couple attacked in their own yard by an axe-wielding neighbour are speaking out after a judge handed down what they call a devastatingly lenient sentence.

    Victims 1st Advocate Lyndy Atkinson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Morning to condemn the shockingly short parole eligibility period, highlighting the enduring trauma faced by the victims and a justice system she says prioritises offenders.

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    12 min

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